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How do i make one of my monitors run on integrated graphics?

Sir_TechMonkey
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Hi, I have 2 monitors, one is my main for playing games, My second one is for browsing the web, I have been noticing it's been putting a lot of strain on my GPU when playing games. So is there any way I can put my second monitor to be run by integrated graphics? 

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1 minute ago, Sir_TechMonkey said:

been putting a lot of strain on my GPU

well thats what games do..

and its fine

how did you come to the conclusion that you need to put your 2nd monitor on the igpu?

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enable multi-monitor support in BIOS, that will enable the iGPU, then plug 2nd monitor into the Display ports on the MB. should work.

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driving an extra desktop is not putting any kind of noticable strain on ur GPU, turn settings down instead if you think you are pushing your card too much, or upgrade

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